Why the study?
Aortic arch calcification is related to cardiovascular disease in the general population and vascular calcifications are common in dialysis patients, but the risk factors associated with aortic arch calcification in stable hemodialysis patients required evaluation.
Population
132 stable hemodialysis patients
Comparison
Patients with aortic arch calcification vs without aortic arch calcification
Design
Retrospective study
Key result
Aortic arch calcification was present in 51% of hemodialysis patients and was independently associated with age (OR 1.069), RRT duration (OR 1.02), calcium-phosphate product (OR 1.03), systolic BP (OR
Authors
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AAC prevalence and risk factor associations in hemodialysis warrant prospective outcome studies; leaves open whether modification alters events or should guide care.
In stable hemodialysis patients, aortic arch calcification is independently associated with age, duration of renal replacement therapy, calcium-phosphate product, systolic blood pressure, and peripheral vascular disease.
Fabbian et al. (2005) studied this question. Aortic arch calcification was present in 51% of hemodialysis patients and was independently associated with age (OR 1.069), RRT duration (OR 1.02), calcium-phosphate product (OR 1.03), systolic BP (OR.